Developing Cross-Cultural Competence: A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families
by Eleanor W. Lynch and Marci J. Hanson
It has cultural perspectives of people from different cultures within the U.S., written by people who are a part of those cultures. Includes families with European, American Indian, African American, Latino, Asian, Pilipino, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Roots.It addresses geographic and historical origins, religious origins, language, acculturation process, values, beliefs, cultural courtesies and customs, and significant cultural events, holidays, and practices.
Resources
Rethinking Schools
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml
Subscribe to Rethinking Schools
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/ProdDetails.asp?ID=RTSSUB
Gender Gumby
http://www.pcc.edu/resources/illumination/documents/gender-gumby-glbtq-oppression-exercise.pdf
http://www.smyrc.org/images/pdf/gumby%20pp.pdf
Exploring Essential Components: Physical Activity, Nutrition, and the Young Adolescent
http://www.nmsa.org/Advocacy/HealthandWellness/WellnessPresentation/tabid/1014/Default.aspx#Indian Education: Implementing the Indian Education for All act
http://opi.mt.gov/programs/indianed/
White Privilege
http://www.nymbp.org/reference/WhitePrivilege.pdf
http://www.amptoons.com/blog/files/mcintosh.html
Books to consider:
Developing Cross-Cultural Competence: A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families
by Eleanor W. Lynch and Marci J. Hanson